October’s Space Works Theme: This October in Space Works, explore "Wings and Other Spooky Things” where Halloween and engineering take flight! Learn the science behind flight while using 3D printing, design tools, and robotics to create creepy creatures, flying machines, and spooky interactive builds.
Space Works Lab Activities
* Disclaimer: Because of the technological equipment and the dexterity and skills necessary to safely operate classroom tools, these activities are designed for students aged 12 and older (middle and high school).
*(Dates, at any moment, can be adjusted to meet the needs of UFT overflow programming)
October Open Lab Time: Inventors Club - Flying Creatures Challenge
Sundays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.): October 5, 12, 19. 26
Mondays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.): October 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturdays (12:30 – 3:30 p.m.): October 4, 11, 18, 25
Join us for a Flying Creatures Challenge and explore the spooky science of flight! Learn how wings, lift, and motion work as you use the Engineering Design Process to sketch, prototype, and build your own eerie airborne creature. Using 3D printed parts, upcycled materials, and tools like hot glue guns, cardboard cutters, and more you’ll create a creepy flying invention to take home with guidance every step of the way from our Maker Staff!
Open Lab Time: Phantom Circuits
Wednesdays (11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.): October 1, 8, 15. 22. 29
Fridays (1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.): October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Help us catch the phantom circuit! Come learn the basics of robotic coding with Ozobot mini-robots and get hands-on experience driving Botley robots through spooky challenges and haunted obstacle courses. Pick out a Halloween costume for your Ozobot robot to wear on an eerie adventure through a tabletop maze you learn to code!
Teen Maker Hour: Spooky 3D Printing
Fridays and Saturdays (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
In this introductory class, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Doodle 3D and the basics of 3D printing. They’ll select a small space-themed object to 3D print during the class, then design their own unique spooky-creature creation to be printed after class. Parents will be notified by email when their student print is ready for pickup.